Africa is a beautiful continent known for its animals and black gold. Sport has long been popular in Africa. Locals have unique sports that Europeans have never heard of (like donkey racing and savika).
Sports betting has long been a part of African culture, but it has evolved through time and reached its apex with the advent of the internet.
What is the law in Africa?
This question takes more than a simple Yes/No. Africa is divided into three categories depending on their gaming habits:
All gambling and sports betting are prohibited.
Casinos and betting enterprises are legal in the area.
Unregulated: local authorities neither prohibit nor regulate gaming.
Most countries fall into one of the aforementioned groupings based on religious preferences. For example, Sudanese are more religious than their Moroccan Afro-brothers. So, no dedicated gamblers among Sudanese. Gambling is also illegal in certain African nations due to strict local laws.
The Gambling Acts introduced two significant modifications in African rules in 1996 and 2004. The 1996 Act made lottery and sports betting lawful. The 2004 Act banned internet casinos, but not betting businesses. Online bookies may lawfully operate on the continent provided they get a license and pay taxes. The government does not view winnings as income, therefore bettors do not pay fees.
Most gambling nations
With the rise of mobile and internet technology, Africans have become huge fans of online sportsbooks and casinos. Online providers’ convenience allows black bookies relax. In Africa, online sports betting has reached a new level. Here is a list of the most gambling Savanna nations.
SA
South Africa accounts for almost 80% of all gaming activity in the Savanna. Locals may legally gamble and play favorite games at several brick-and-mortar casinos. However, internet gambling is restricted in the area.
Kenya
Internet casinos, along with online bookies and land-based betting businesses, are permitted in Kenya, a rare exemption. Mobile wagering is also a favorite among Kenyan gamers, since it accounts for the majority of sports wagers.
Nigeria
Nigeria is a pioneer in the internet gaming industry (revenues over $45M). The country’s officials are loyal to casino and bookmaker owners who pay taxes. No wonder Nigerian sportsbooks are second only to South African ones in the Savanna.
Uganda
The government supports internet gambling and lottery. Local gamblers may try out various physical and interactive games. Brick-and-mortar casinos must remain a safe distance from schools and educational institutions. Authorities enacted this law to protect minors from gambling.
Tanzania
Tanzania has several offline casinos, including the biggest in the city, Le Grande Casino. Online gaming providers, like online sportsbooks, are welcome in the nation. Tanzania’s economy benefited greatly from the Gambling Act’s passage due to this loyal attitude to casinos and bookies.
Morocco
This pious nation with a mostly Muslim population is on the list of the Afro places that bet the most. However, Morocco has exquisite land-based casinos that rival those in Las Vegas. Online gambling and sports betting are both permitted in Morocco. Rugby and horse racing bets pay well in Australia.
Botswana
Botswana has a well-regulated gaming sector with licensed online, phone, and physical providers. Botswana residents may legally gamble in land-based casinos and online sportsbooks.
Ghana
Ghana has embraced internet gaming, giving the national treasure a huge boost in recent years. Locals have free access to several online and physical casinos that take sports bets. Unquestionably, Ghana is one of the most lucrative gambling destinations on the Dark Continent.